Establishment of Pharmaceutical Industry

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the Company Product District Project Location (State) 1. Aurobindo Pharma Limited Through Lyfius Pharma Pvt Ltd. Penicillin G East Godavari Andhra Pradesh 2. Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited 7 ACA Ujjain Madhya Pradesh 3. Kinvan Private Limited Clavulanic Acid Solan Himachal Pradesh 4. Orchid Bio-Pharma Limited 7 ACA Kathua Jammu & Kashmir 5. Macleods Pharmaceutical Limited...


Record Food and Horticulture output amid Declining Average Landholdings

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per Agriculture Census 2015-16, conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the average size of operational holdings is 1.08 hectares, against 1.15 hectares in 2010-11. However, the production of total food grains at the all-India level has increased from 265.0 Million Tonnes in 2013-14to 357.7 Million Tonnes in 2024-25. Similarly, the production of total horticulture crops at the all-India level has increased f...


Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as Chairperson of NCBC

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has assumed charge as Chairperson and Mrs. Kiran Umesh Mahalle has assumed charge as Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) with effect from 18.03.2026 & 20.03.2026, respectively. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti is a former Member of Parliament and has held several important public offices, including serving as Union Minister of State in the Ministries of Rural Development and Consumer Affairs, ...


PharmaMed 2026 Positions India as Global Pharma Powerhouse Driving Healthcare Equity with Innovation Push

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 9th edition of PharmaMed 2026, organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) in collaboration with the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, commenced on a high note today in New Delhi. Centered around the theme "Healthcare Equity: Reaching Every Citizen of Viksit Bharat," the inaugural session brought together Senior policymakers, global regulators, eminent industr...


ICAR Institutions Break New Ground in Global Rankings, Marking Milestone for India's Agricultural Higher Education

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant stride toward realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat, Indian agricultural institutions have registered their maiden entry in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This achievement gains profound importance in light of the emphasis laid by the Prime Minister of India during the Chief Secretaries' conference in December 2025, where he underscored the critical need to develop skilled human capital. Resp...


ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TEXTILE PARKS UNDER PM MITRA SCHEME

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has finalized setting up of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks at 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navasari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati). There is currently no proposal to establish new parks under the PM MITRA Scheme. In addition, the Government has, in the Union Budget 2026-27, a...


Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Cumulative investment (in crore Rs.) till Employment (Nos.) opportunities generated till March 2023 March 2024 March 2025 December 2025 March 2023 March 2024 March 2025 December 2025 PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs 2,374.93 3,721.44 4,554.25 4,814.10 2,163 3,538 4,490 4,896 PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals 20,647 29,268 37,306.65 42,694.89 46,357 70,362 93,532 1,13,300 S. No. Name of Products covered under PLI...


BOOSTING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF INDIAN TEXTILES

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has approved 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks by finalizing sites at Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navasari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up these Parks. The total investment interest received across all 7 PM MITRA parks is Rs 63,177Cr so far.  Once completed, it is expec...


Measures taken to Increase Availability of Doctors

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. RHS/HDI Link 1. RHS 2018-19 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Final%20RHS%202018-19_0.pdf 2. RHS 2019-20 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/RHS%202019-20_2.pdf 3. RHS 2020-21 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/rhs20-21_2.pdf 4. RHS 2021-22 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/RHS%202021-22_2.pdf 5. HDI 2022-23 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Health%20Dynamics%20of%20India%20...


PM chairs meeting with CMs to review preparedness in light of emerging situation in West Asia crisis

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States and UTs to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India, via video conferencing. Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the valuable suggestions shared by all Chief Ministers, noting that these inputs would be instrument...